Again whether that’s a penalty or not is a completely different debate to whether that should have been overturned. Once that penalty is given and the video shows contact then the VAR should have no role in it. By getting involved they are creating an obvious biased situation in the refs mind
WWC23 | England v Spain - Spain win the World Cup - and Rubiales gets sacked
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Again whether that’s a penalty or not is a completely different debate to whether that should have been overturned. Once that penalty is given and the video shows contact then the VAR should have no role in it. By getting involved they are creating an obvious biased situation in the refs mind
If the ref cant review a situation neutrally without being "biased" by the VAR asking her to review it, then its time to leave the job. If she still thought it was a penalty she would have kept the decision. There will never be any VAR review that unbiased since the ref knows the VAR room has seen something she potentially missed in real time.
You could argue the ref blew the whistle for that penalty since she knew she would be corrected if she was wrong by VAR.
In general I would like to see less penalties given unless its blatant infractions, I just hate when a nothing situation decides a game from nowhere. Like a player moving out from the penalty are and being fouled when there is no danger of scoring even. I just think its pointless.
Btw, why is everyone so harsh on USA?
They played the 3rd ranked team in the world (Sweden) off the field for 60 minutes and should have won the game with 2-0 or 3-0 had they had normal results from their chances.
People said Japan, Spain, England and France would destroy USA.
What do you think will happen to Sweden then, who were destroyed by USA?
It should mean sweden will be losing 5-0 vs Japan, which will not happen.
Sweden was praised before the game as gold contenders by the same people that are slagging USA off - and still do it despite USA dominating Sweden. It makes little sense.
My conclusion is that the outcry against USA is overblown.
They played the 3rd ranked team in the world (Sweden) off the field for 60 minutes and should have won the game with 2-0 or 3-0 had they had normal results from their chances.
People said Japan, Spain, England and France would destroy USA.
What do you think will happen to Sweden then, who were destroyed by USA?
It should mean sweden will be losing 5-0 vs Japan, which will not happen.
Sweden was praised before the game as gold contenders by the same people that are slagging USA off - and still do it despite USA dominating Sweden. It makes little sense.
My conclusion is that the outcry against USA is overblown.
That’s all good but how many situations can you actually remember when a ref has been called to a screen and hasn’t changed his/her mind. In my opinion there was nothing on the video that said this is a obvious mistake. The ref is 5 yards away with a clear view and so she shouldn’t be changing the decision she made
She got dropped as part of the formation change - she hasn't really being playing well enough to get a start. I would think we'll see her as a sub though, maybe sooner than later.
These teams have a plan to win by attacking, which I can appreciate after seeing my sweden park the bus yesterday :-)
Nigeria might rue all these missed opportunities. They've been the much better team.
Zelem and Tooney to come on and win it for England…
Almost the same thing as South Africa yesterday except the fact that, unlike the Netherlands, England have been firing blanks instead of making shots count.
Nigeria's first choice centre forward comes on. Ominous that!
Barcelona player not starting for Nigeria, why?
Bronze with the strategical time out before that throw.... 
Stupid time for that stupid wave.
Injured. They're trying to ration her minutes.
Why the feck is Nigeria deaking players in their own penalty box? They have no fear!
Nigerians are tiring now, England getting more time on the ball and beginning to cause problems.
Gotcha.
Looks to Nigeria is now content sitting back and not concede. Some of their D-man looks knackered. Russo running like a horse still!
Game over Nigeria I would say.
I predict England to score from a stupid turnover from Nigeria defender.
Nigeria well organized and playing smartly. Zelem should come on looking for Russo on set pieces
Perhaps ENG should freshen up with some subs? Pretty decent players on the bench!
Tactical injury for Earps.
Tactical time out from Earps, naughty
Not over uet for Nigeria.
Lets bring some Oshoala vs Bright one on one running duels please
Highly embarrassing stuff, not sure why its allowed.
What a save.
Good header, good save.
Daley dangerous
England looking more and more likely to score.
England getting more chances now, but Nigeria still going forward fast. Open match.
Some of the passing from England has been awful, especially in our own half. Just too slow. It's not been a good performance.
Lauren James has been very quiet in this game.
Why is not Toone on at this moment? Surely she would be better than a tired James? Still extra time to go of course.
Yeah, really lethargic display. Hopes that the China performance had shaken off the earlier tournament showings seemingly dispelled.
Its all a bit helter skelter, first mistake will lose this
Been a poor one from her.
Lucky it wasnt a red
She's been marked/shadowed most of the game, but the movement around her has been poor. England's movement today has been disappointing. It seems more like a friendly or a third group game than a last 16 knockout game.
That should be a red card.
Dunno why Wiegman is leaving it so late to make a sub. Some of our players look knackered and some have been poor throughout.
Oh dear.